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Jurnee Smollett Files for Divorce From Husband Josiah Bell

Jurnee Smollett-Bell has filed for divorce from her husband of nearly ten years, Josiah Bell.

The 33-year-old actress most recently starred in the movie Birds of Prey as Black Canary and she began her career as a child actress on Full House, playing Michelle Tanner’s best friend Denise Frazer.

Jurnee‘s attorney “dropped off the paperwork sometime last week,” according to Us Weekly.

Jurnee and Josiah, 37, got married in October 2010 and they are the parents of a three-year-old son named Hunter. The last time the stars posted about each other on social media was last October and their final red carpet appearance together was over two years ago.

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Angela Bassett & Jussie Smollett Honor Incredible High Schoolers at Children's Defense Fund Beat The Odds Awards

Angela Bassett and Jussie Smollett are helping to honor some special high schoolers!

The duo stepped out for the Children’s Defense Fund Beat The Odds Awards on Thursday night (December 6) at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.

They were also joined by Jurnee Smollett-Bell, her husband Josiah Bell and Alfre Woodard.

Other attendees included Aisha Hinds, Garcelle Beauvais, Tory Kittles, DeWanda Wise, Conan O’Brien and his wife Liza.

The annual event celebrates five Los Angeles high school stars, in recognition of their excellence in academic achievement, despite the obstacles that stand in their way.

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Natalie Portman, Jussie & Jurnee Smollett, & More March with Time's Up Movement

The stars came out to say Time’s Up at the 2018 Kingdom Day Parade on MLK Day (January 15) in Los Angeles.

Natalie Portman, Jussie Smollett, Jurnee Smollett-Bell and Josiah Bell (with their son Hunter), Mudbound director Dee Rees, and more were seen marching in support of Time’s Up! Senator Kamala Harris was also in attendance at the parade – she was the grand marshal this year.

If you don’t know, the Time’s Up initiative was created to raise awareness about gender inequality, abuse of power and harassment.

Natalie posted a video on her Instagram of the Time’s Up chant – watch below!

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Jurnee Smollett-Bell & Baby Boy Hunter Star In Gap's 'Mama Said' Campaign!

Jurnee Smollett-Bell and her adorable, five-month baby boy Hunter Zion Bell are featured in a special new project!

The 30-year-old actress and Hunter are featured in Gap’s new short film Mama Said, a celebration of motherhood in support of Every Mother Counts co-directed and starring Liv Tyler, as well as Coco Rocha, Candice Swanepoel, and artist Ali Bird.

“I’ve never known a love like this before. The mama bear spirit is real!,” Jurnee captioned with her Instagram post. “Being chosen to be Hunter’s mommy is the greatest privilege of my life! Happy to join these other mamas for this empowering project celebrating motherhood. (**fun fact: THAT’s ME singing ‘Let Your Love Flow’ 😊 s/o to my baby daddy @josiahbell for working with me in front of the mic 😜) #MamaSaidGap @Gap”

Pictured: Jurnee joining her co-stars DeWanda Wise, Aisha Hinds, Amirah Vann, and executive producers Joe Pokaski, Misha Green and Anthony Hemingway at the Awardsline screening of Underground held at the Landmark Theatre on Tuesday (May 2) in Los Angeles.


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Jurnee Smollett-Bell Welcomes First Child with Josiah Bell!

Jurnee Smollett-Bell has given birth to her first child, a baby boy named Hunter Zion Bell!

The 30-year-old actress and her husband Josiah Bell announced the news on Instagram on Tuesday (November 15) by sharing precious photos of the little one.

“Hunter Zion Bell. So in love with our little man ❤️❤️❤️,” Jurnee captioned a photo of herself holding her baby boy, which you can see below.

Josiah posted a photo of his son holding his finger. “He’s here… I’m so in love!” he captioned the pic. Congrats to the happy family!

Jurnee Smollett Is Pregnant, Expecting Baby with Husband Josiah Bell!

Jurnee Smollett-Bell and her husband Josiah are expecting their first child together!

“He+Me+Baby= Three. So in love with this beautiful blessing God has given us. #WeArePregnant!! ❤️❤️❤️ @josiahbell,” Jurnee announced on her Instagram account. This is the couple’s first child.

Jurnee‘s brother Jussie also took to social media to celebrate the news!

“My little baby is having a baby!!!!!!!! @jurneebell I remember mommy giving birth to you and now you’re about to have a baby of your own. I love you so so so so much. This is the most blessed event in life and you & @josiahbell are built for it. Love y’all so much. #BabyBell is coming! 🙌🏿 #UncleJussieForTheSecondTime,” he wrote.

Congrats to Jurnee and Josiah on the wonderful news!

Jake Gyllenhaal, Anthony Mackie & Rami Malek Make Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2016 A Stud Fest!

Jake Gyllenhaal gives photographers a smoldering look at the 2016 Vanity Fair Oscar Party held at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday (February 28) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

The 35-year-old actor was joined on the carpet by Captain America‘s Anthony Mackie, Mr. Robot‘s Rami Malek, The Path‘s Aaron Paul with his wife Lauren Parsekian, Point Break‘s Luke Bracey, and Underground‘s Jurnee Smollett-Bell with her hubby Josiah Bell.

FYI: Jake is dressed head-to-toe in Salvatore Ferragamo. Rami is wearing a Z Zegna tux, David Hart for Johnston & Murphy shoes, and a Montblanc watch and cuff links. Jurnee is wearing a Cristina Ottaviano dress.

20+ pictures inside of Jake Gyllenhaal, Anthony Mackie and others at the Vanity Fair party…More Here! »

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